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Youngstown State University
Maintenance Repair Worker 1
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$38,134 / year median in Ohio
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Salary:
$20.03Hourly Location:
Youngstown, Ohio Job Type:
Classified Job Number:
202600052Division:
Finance & Business Operations Department:
Facilities Maintenance Opening Date:
03/02/2026Bargaining Unit Status:
Association of Classified Employees (ACE)Salary Grade:
AN Full-time Equivalency:
1.0 Summary of Position The class works under immediate supervision and requires some knowledge of maintenance repair in order to perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance repair. Works with night shift staff to assist with maintenance needs that are difficult or impossible to complete during daytime hours, as well as gaining experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the University's Central Utility Plant and distribution system.Position Information Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
25%- Assists night shift staff as needed basis with monitoring the building automation system, tunnel system inspections, meter logs, boiler operational logs, seasonal chiller maintenance and general repairs to Central Utility Plant equipment. 20%
- Performs unskilled and semi-skilled repair of acoustic tile ceilings and grids. 20
- Performs unskilled and semi-skilled minor electrical repairs on bulbs, lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, etc.; assists in skilled electrical repair and/or installation. 15
- Performs unskilled and semi-skilled minor repair of plumbing equipment such as sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains, etc.; assists in skilled repair of steam valves, traps, water lines, pumps, etc. 10%
- Operates machine tools, pipe threading and grooving equipment, making repairs to metal parts and equipment; assists in repair and maintenance of interior and exterior maintenance equipment and other specialized equipment. 5%
- Paints window frames, tables, and chairs; assists in painting of building interiors, sheds, rooms, and equipment. 5%
- Performs unskilled and semi-skilled minor repair or replacement on doors, windows, walls, steps, floors, and/or gutters; assists skilled maintenance workers and trades persons.
Other Functions and Responsibilities:
Assists with training new hires. Performs any and all other duties assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.Equipment Operated:
Service truck; hand tools; electric/air tools; grounds and custodial equipment; related maintenance equipment and tools.Work Schedule:
M-T-W-Th-F 3:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.
Supervision Exercised:
May exercise supervision over student employees.Reports to:
Associate Director, Facilities Maintenance. Qualifications and Competencies Required Certifications, Training, and/orLicensures:
Valid driver's license.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
safety practices and procedures pertaining to use of maintenance tools and equipment.Skill in:
building and equipment maintenance and repair areas such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, sheet metal, painting, plastering, steam fitting, refrigeration, heating; use of associated hand and/or power tools and equipment.Ability to:
apply principles to solve problems involving few variables within familiar context; read and understand simple sentences. (- ) Developed after employment.